There has been a 50 percent rise in the number of people seeking homeopathy treatment in India in the past five years, the government revealed, saying that it is ‘clinically effective’.

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Homeopathy is being promoted as it is not only safe and effective but also due to its high acceptance through high-quality surveys of use of homeopathy, there is evidence that homeopathy is beneficial.

What is Homeopathy?

Homeopathy is a system of alternate medicine that believes ‘like kills like. ’ Homeopaths use small doses of natural substances to produce symptoms of the disease in a healthy person. This way, they strengthen the body’s immune system to fight the disease on its own.

Treatment in homeopathy is personalized, based on the patient’s body type, needs, medical history etc. No two people can receive the same treatment despite struggling with same ailments.

Homeopathy works on the doctrines of Samuel Hahnemann, the man associated with its creation

Known for its “no side effects”, homeopathic treatment has had support from many people. But the nature of homeopathic drugs has always been a topic of controversy. Some people compare its credibility with the placebo effect.

In India, the Central Council for Research in Homeopathy has 23 homeopathic Institutes and Units under it.

Other Alternate Medicine in India

“Alternative medicine” refers to any health treatment not standard:

Acupressure: Acupressure is similar in practice to acupuncture, only no needles are involved. Practitioners use their hands, elbows, or feet to apply pressure to specific points along the body’s “meridians. “

Acupuncture: The term actually describes an array of procedures that stimulate specific points on the body. The best-known variety consists of penetrating the skin with thin needles controlled by a practitioner or electrical stimulation, and it is currently used by millions.

Aromatherapy uses essential oils (concentrated extracts from the roots, leaves, seeds, or blossoms of plants) to promote healing. The oils can be inhaled, massaged into the skin or (in rare cases) taken by mouth, and each has a specific purpose: Some are used to treat inflammation or infections; others are used to promote relaxation.

Ayurveda or Ayurvedic medicine originated in India and has been around for thousands of years. Practitioners use a variety of techniques, including herbs, massage, and specialized diets, with the intent of balancing the body, mind, and spirit to promote overall wellness.

Balneotherapy: Also known as hydrotherapy, balneotherapy involves the use of water for therapeutic purposes, and it dates as far back as 1700 B. C. E. It’s based on the idea that water benefits the skin and might treat a range of conditions from acne to pain, swelling, and anxiety; practitioners use mudpacks, douches, and wraps in attempts to reap agua’s rewards.

Biofeedback: Biofeedback techniques allow people to control bodily processes that normally happen involuntarily—such as heart rate, blood pressure, muscle tension, and skin temperature—in order to improve conditions including high blood pressure, headaches, and chronic pain. Patients work with a biofeedback therapist to learn these relaxation techniques and mental exercises.

Chiropractic: is widely accepted in the medical community, and thus qualifies more as a “complementary” medicine than an alternative one. The most common procedure performed by chiropractors is “spinal manipulation”, which involves applying controlled force (typically the chiropractor’s hands) to joints that have become “hypomobile. ” The idea is that joints’ movements become restricted when surrounding tissues are injured either during a single event or through repetitive stress.

Homeopathy functions in much the same way as a vaccine: It’s based on the principle of treating “like with like, “

Naturopathic medicine is premised on the healing power of nature. Naturopathic doctors are trained in both conventional and alternative medicines, and seek to understand the cause of a condition by exploring its mental, physical, and spiritual manifestations in a given patient

Reflexology involves applying pressure to specific areas on the feet, hands, or ears. The theory is that these points correspond to different body organs and systems; pressing them is believed to positively affect these organs and a person’s overall health.